Training is the key to success

Forensic DNA testing constantly evolves with new technologies, procedures, and requirements. To maintain success, DNA analysts must learn how to best adapt laboratory processes and improve their technical understanding of analysis procedures.

These requirements make training a top priority. Properly trained forensic scientists increase productivity, reduce downtime, and contribute to the laboratory's success. Whether you are validating new technologies and protocols or want to learn basic troubleshooting for specific applications, our integrated human identification training courses will help you to achieve your goals.

Specialized courses

We partner with the human identification community to provide specialized training on our Applied Biosystems™ validated reagents, instrumentation, and software. The HID University name indicates training opportunities in your region that are designed specifically for users of Applied Biosystems products validated for use in human identification applications.

This 4-day interactive lecture and laboratory course provides in-depth training on the forensic DNA workflow, from DNA quantification through data analysis, and basic troubleshooting. Participants will be trained on our most advanced solutions available for human identification applications, including:

DNA quantification with the Quantifiler™ Trio kit on the 7500 Real-Time PCR System

DNA quantification with the Quantifiler™ Trio kit on the 7500 Real-Time PCR System

This hands-on training will help enable analysts to gain a better understanding of how to utilize the instrumentation and software for optimal, efficient performance.

This 1-day course provides an overview of STR data analysis using GeneMapper™ ID-X Software. The basic workflow will be presented using example data to demonstrate how the software tools help to streamline and improve the forensic data analysis process.

This 2-day course presents in-depth training on the operation and maintenance of the 3500 Genetic Analyzer for forensics and paternity laboratories. Interactive lectures and hands-on exercises with the 3500 instrument will provide detailed instruction on:

The Data Collection interface

Calibrations

Maintenance

Setting up a plate

Viewing run results

Generating reports

Data normalization

An introduction to GeneMapper™ ID-X v. 1.5 software data analysis will cover the basics of data analysis, the Analysis Summary page, and setting up for data normalization.

This 1-day training provides instruction on the features of the Quantifiler™ Trio and HP quantification kits. The material includes setting up and performing a Quantifiler run on the Applied Biosystems™ 7500 instrument with the HID Real-Time Software v1.2. Topics covered include:

This one-day interactive course provides in-depth training on the features of the Converge™ software through lectures and hands-on exercises. Participants will be provided comprehensive training on the following:

This two-day course provides comprehensive training on the features of Converge software, and in-depth training on performing data analysis with the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and/or kinship modules. Course content will focus on the module(s) that fit your laboratory needs. Interactive lectures and hands-on exercises will provide detailed instruction on the following: